Police arrived at a home in the 9800 block of Hagel Circle in Lorton on Saturday. Officers found no person at home but discovered the two dogs and two cats, as well as trash, debris and excrement, police said.

Officers took the animals to a veterinarian for medical care, police said.

Investigators needed to wear protective suits and use respirators because of the large amount of waste, officials said.

Fairfax County building inspectors condemned the home.

Plea in pizza man shooting

A D.C. man pleaded guilty to pistol-whipping and shooting a pizza delivery man in the Eckington area of Northeast Washington.

Prosecutors said Walter Douglas, 23, repeatedly struck the driver with a .45-caliber semiautomatic pistol before shooting the victim in the head and taking his money and bags of food. The incident took place Jan. 14.

The victim lost his left eye and has needed extensive reconstructive surgery to repair damage to his head and face, prosecutors said.

Firefighters deliver baby

D.C. firefighters delivered a baby in Northwest Washington aat about noon Monday.

Truck Company 11 responded to assist a pregnant woman at a condominium at 5503 Seventh St. NW in Brightwood Park, officials said. The baby was successfully delivered and taken to Washington Hospital Center. The baby and mother were doing fine, said Assistant Chief Brian Lee.

– Scott McCabe and Naomi Jagoda